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M505 ACV

1994 Rover 214

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,144 mi
Last recorded51,144 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 21485,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM505 ACV
MakeRover
Model214
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,144 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s front wings corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 51,144 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s front wings corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,546 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some corrosion to n/s & o/s outter sill rear ends

Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,270 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 46,270 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,155 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,619 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 39,619 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,244 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 29,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,528 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 16,281 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 16,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 214?

Based on 1,033,973 MOT tests across 183,124 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
4,425
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
183,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,012
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 49,655
Brake pipe excessively corroded 42,958
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,016
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,983
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M505 ACV is a 1994 Rover 214 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1994 Rover 214 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 85,913 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 214 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,012 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M505 ACV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 214 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Rover 214 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M505 ACV registered?

M505 ACV is a 1994 Rover 214, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M505 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M505 ACV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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